OFSI sanctions listing
Maher AL-ASSAD
Maher AL-ASSAD is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Syria programme, listed on 10/05/2011. Major General of the 42nd Brigade. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Syria nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):SYR0134. Brother of Basher Al Assad and first cousin of Rami Makhlouf. (UK Statement of Reasons):There are reasonable grounds to suspect that they are an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because they are or have been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the Assad regime, implementing, or connected to the repressive policies of that regime. In particular, carrying on prohibited activities related to chemical weapons in Syria. (Gender):Male
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Syria |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Syria |
| Date listed | 10/05/2011 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:11909 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Major General of the 42nd Brigade |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 08/12/1967 |
| Place of birth | Damascus, Syria |
| Nationality / country | Syria |
| Passport(s) | 4138 |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:11909 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |